SCC is also a signatory to several Mutual Recognition Agreements and Multilateral Agreements with organizations in place to assist with international acceptance of conformity assessment results. These agreements are part of greater efforts to form a global accreditation system, consistent with the goal of one standard, one test, one certification recognized and accepted globally.

Accreditation Advisory Panel

The Accreditation Services branch is supported by the Accreditation Advisory Panel, which provides policy advice and oversight with a view to ensuring fairness and impartiality in relevant SCC policies and programming. The Accreditation Advisory Panel is made up of regulatory, industry and consumer stakeholders, as well as other Canadian subject-matter experts.